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FG09 LDK

2009 Fiat 500

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,013 mi
Last recorded73,013 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Fiat 50055,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LDK
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 73,013 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 73,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,592 miles

Engine oil level just vis on dipstick!!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised investigate!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day time running light out.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 67,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level just vis on dipstick!!

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised investigate!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day time running light out.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 60,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension and its braking components have varied stages corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box outer skin peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 60,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension and its braking components have varied stages corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r and n/s/r springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box outer skin peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 60,357 miles

- Suspension and its braking components have varied stages corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear - Exhaust muffler corroded/layers lifted

Rear Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 60,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached - Moving within sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

- Suspension and its braking components have varied stages corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear - Exhaust muffler corroded/layers lifted

Rear Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 55,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,258 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 51,258 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured Spring cup/beam corroded to excess (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,586 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded

parking brake travel may soon need attention

Fail 4 Mar 2021 47,586 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust system in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

parking brake travel may soon need attention

Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,860 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger deteriorated but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating, may soon need attention

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 43,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger deteriorated but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating, may soon need attention

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 38,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,927 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Rear wiper rubber split

Fail 8 Mar 2018 36,927 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 32,037 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

n/s/r shocker top bush splitting

o/s+n/s/r hanbrake cables outer casing split/cracked

o/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres starting to show wearing on inside edges

front brake discs wearing

rear exhaust silencer starting to show signs of corrosion

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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FG09 LDK is a 2009 Fiat 500 in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,298 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG09 LDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG09 LDK is a 2009 Fiat 500, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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